JODO is the fun and challengin
g\, paired kata-based system of defending oneself with a staff from an opp
onent armed with a sword. Having lived in Nagoya\, Tokyo\, <
/span>Osaka\, and Oita\, Japan for ten years\, and being fluent in
the Japanese language and culture\, <
b>Thomas Groendal Sensei is uniqu
ely qualified to teach this rare and powerful martial art regulated by the
All United States Kendo Federation (AUSKF).